Corrigan High School - Blue Quill Yearbook (Corrigan, TX)

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Period II 9:05 - 9:50 CLASSES WORLD HISTORY By studying World history pupils are given opportunities to learn and appreciate the struggles of mankind in achieving standards of civilization. Emphasis is placed on the role ot Christianity in strengthening the work of man through the centuries. Bookeeping Pupils taking bookkeeping derived much practical information that will facilitate their work it they choose to enter the business world. GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION The ideal ot physical education, HA strong mind in a strong body, was emphasized by thorough courses in physical education tor TYPING Three classes of typing were conducted to care lor the numerous pupils interested in becoming typists. New typewriters, practical charts, exercises, and various types of tesls were provided to aid pupils in developing typing skill. 35 girls this term. The most thorough courses in the history of the local high school phys ical education department were conducted for both boys and girls this term.

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Period I 8:20 - 9:05 CLASSES VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE A thorough study of agriculture is becoming increasingly significant to boys interested in becoming farmers and ranchers in East Texas. Numerous practical projects in agricultural and livestock activities have enabled pupils in the local high school department of agriculture to make excellent prepara- tion for becoming proficient in future endeavors in agriculture and animal husbandry. SOCIAL SCIENCE Living and learning in a democracy is the basis of all work in the social science classes. Through the mediums of American history, world history, civics, and economics, pupils are af- forded opportunities to appreciate the forces of democracy in providing the greatest good for the greatest num- ber. 34 SCIENCE The large enrollment in science classes is an index to the fact that pupils are becoming increasingly aware of the role of science in modern progress. In addition to learning much about scientific theories, pupils taking chemistry and general science helped to perform numerous practical experi- ments that enabled them to gain a good grasp of the influence of science in their environments.

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period III 9:50 - 10:15 CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES ATHLETIC CLUB President ,,,, . Charlie Fann Vice President lessie Earl Loving Secretary-Treasurer . Kenneth Watson Reporter .. . Raymond White Adviser . Mr. I. R. Cockrell Skull practice, post mortems after certain football games, and other activities con- stituted the work ot members of this club this term. The club had a large enrollment, CHEMISTRY CLUB President . . ,,,, . . Milton Purvis Vice President .,,,, Mary Sue Stone Secretary Ianell Stovall Treasurer .. . George Iordan Reporter .. .,.,,, . . . .. Billie Smiley Adviser ,,,,,, . .. ,,,, . Mr. Carter Davis The work of this club augmented regular STITCHERY CLUB President ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,.,,,,,, Florence Baker Vice President ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Pauline Henderson Secretary-Treasurer .....,,.,, Virginia McGough Reporter ,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,, .....Char1ene Alsbrooks Adviser ,,,,.,,,.,,,,.,,,i,,.,,,..,,,,,l.., Mrs. B. B. Brazziel Girls in the Stitchery Club were given op- portunities to learn to sew a fine seam and derived practical instruction for future pro- jects in needlework. routine work in the science department. Members took part in interesting discussions and helped to perform numerous experi- ments. CHORAL CLUB 36 President ................................... Nina Io Stutts Vice President ......................... Sarah Io Cockrell Secretary-Treasurer ............. . ....... Billie Fann Reporter ,,,r,.,............................. Charlene Stanford Adviser . ..................... .......... .... M r S. C. H. Redd Although this club was a small one the good singing compensated for lack of larger membership. Members sang at each meet- ing of the club and at various program dur- ing the term.